Events
Sunday Worship Passion Series During Lent – Feb. 22 – March 29
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesJoin us this Lent as we enter into the Passion Story of Christ in a very meaningful way. Rather than reading the entire Passion Story on Palm Sunday, this year we are reading the parts of the Passion Story each week. They may not always be read in sequence, but together with beautiful music from […]
First Sunday in Lent
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesThe Anointing at Bethany This week we begin at the beginning of Matthew’s Passion story as we hear about the plot to kill Jesus, the anointing at Bethany, and Judas’ decision to betray Jesus.
Second Sunday in Lent
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesThis week, the passion story continues with betrayal and regret. Jesus is brought before the high priests and Pilate for questioning. Judas has agreed to betray Jesus. Peter has denied he even knows him. And in the end there is regret and despair all around. The artistic element this week revolves around the thirty pieces […]
Third Sunday in Lent
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesThis week the passion story continues with Jesus being questioned by Pilate, condemned to death while a murder is set free, mocked and ridiculed, and put to shame. The crowds turned on him listening to lies. It happens even today. The artistic element this week focuses on "the robe" that was put on Jesus when […]
Fourth Sunday in Lent
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesThis week the passion story of Jesus continues as the mocking and ridicule continue with a painful crown made out of thorns put on Him. The cruelty continues while Jesus’ love and determination are steadfast. The artistic element this week revolves around the crown of thorns with a special musical selection sung by our choir […]
Fifth Sunday in Lent
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesThis week the passion story leads us to the end of the story – or at least so it seems - the crucifixion. Evil has temporarily won, ; the Son of God crucified like a common criminal. But there was nothing common about Jesus; He took on the sin of the world, and the evil […]
Palm/Passion Sunday
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesOn this Palm/Passion Sunday, we go back in the passion story of Jesus to the beginning when He heads into Jerusalem. Although the crowds greet Him as royalty shouting Hosanna, He knows what suffering lies ahead. We too begin our worship with shouts and songs of Hosanna and then prepare for the most sacred week […]
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
FeaturedFirst Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesJoin us as we gather together and remember Jesus' Last Supper with His first disciples. Celebrate around the table in the sanctuary as we receive the bread and cup in […]
Good Friday Stations of the Cross
FeaturedFirst Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesJoin us at Noon for Stations of the Cross in Zion's Sanctuary. The Scriptural Stations of the Cross utilize images by artist and pastor Mary Button that briing in the […]
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesHear the last words of Jesus read and reflected on during this powerful Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows). After each reflection, a candle will be extinguished and the room will […]
Easter Vigil
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesThe Easter Vigil service begins in darkness, reminding us of the crucified Christ on Good Friday, but not total darkness. A small fire burns brightly, reminding us of the promise […]
Easter Sunday Worship Service
First Presbyterian Church of Rome Rome, NY, United StatesRejoice and celebrate the resurrection on this triumphant day in the Christian Church!. Worship will include a special children's message, Holy Communion, and beautiful music by the First Presbyterian Church […]